Paper Sculptures of Native American Scenes

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Paper Sculptures of Native American Scenes by  Allen and Patty Eckman

 
   
 

These stunningly detailed sculptures may only be made from paper - but they are being snapped up by  art fans for tens of thousands of pounds. The intricate creations depict Native American life and takes up to 11 months to make using specially formulated paper.

  


Husband and wife team Allen and Patty Eckman put paper pulp into clay moulds and pressurize it to remove the water.

 
 
 

The  hard, lightweight pieces are then removed and the couple painstakingly add detailed finishings with a wide range of tools.


  
 

They  have been making the creations since 1987 at their home studio, in South Dakota, America, and have racked up a whopping £3 million selling the works of art.


 

The pieces depict traditional scenes from Native American history of Cherokees hunting and dancing.

 
  
 

The  most expensive piece is called Prairie Edge Powwow which sold  for £47,000.

 
  
 

Allen said: "We create Indians partly because my great, great  grandmother was a Cherokee and my family on both sides admire the Native Americans...

 
 

...I  work on the men and animals and Patty does the women and children" explains Allen.

 
  
 

"I  enjoy most doing the detail. The paper really lends itself to unlimited detail. I'm really interested in the Indians' material, physical and spiritual culture and that whole period of our nation's history I find fascinating. From the western expansion, through the Civil War and beyond is of great interest to me."

  
 

Allen  explained their technique: "It should not be confused with papier mache. The two mediums are completely different. I call  what we do 'cast paper sculpture'"
  
 

..."Some  of them we create are lifesize and some we scale down to 1/6  lifesize"

  
 

"These sculptures are posed as standing nude figures and limited detailed animals with no ears, tails or  hair"

 
 

"We transform them by sculpting on top of them - creating detail with soft and hard paper we make in various thicknesses and textures.
 
  
 

"We  have really enjoyed the development of our fine art techniques over the years and have created a process that is worth sharing. There are many artists and sculptors who we believe will enjoy this medium as much as we have."

 

An  Indian mother holding her baby is a favourite of many clients